Autobiography And Selected Essays By Thomas Henry Huxley (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162930763)

Autobiography and Selected Essays by Thomas Henry Huxley is a collection of writings by the famous British biologist and philosopher. The book includes Huxley's autobiography, which provides a fascinating insight into his life and work, as well as a selection of his most important essays on science, philosophy, and education.In his autobiography, Huxley recounts his childhood in London, his education at the Royal School of Mines, and his early career as a naturalist. He also discusses his involvement in the famous debates on evolution in the 19th century, including his famous debate with Bishop Samuel Wilberforce in 1860.The essays included in the book cover a wide range of topics, including the nature of science, the relationship between science and religion, the philosophy of education, and the importance of scientific research. Huxley's writing is clear and lucid, and his ideas are still relevant today.Overall, Autobiography and Selected Essays by Thomas Henry Huxley is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and philosophy, and for anyone who wants to understand the ideas of one of the greatest thinkers of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Henry Huxley
ISBN-10: 1162930764
ISBN-13: 9781162930763
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 180
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d